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DDaT25182 - Document Delivery software subscriptions

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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11 Apr 2025 at 09:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract to Reprints Desk Inc for the provision of Document Delivery software subscriptions. This procurement, concerning the software package and information systems industry, took place in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 28th March 2025 and set to run from 31st March 2025 to 31st March 2026. The direct procurement method was used without competition, as there were no reasonable alternatives for these goods. The total contract value is USD 26,770.80.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those providing document delivery and information systems. Large-scale providers experienced in fulfilling specialised software needs may find similar non-competitive procurement processes to be advantageous. This contract underscores the demand for niche software subscriptions in public sectors, offering a growth avenue for companies capable of meeting specific requirements without competition. Businesses located in or familiar with the UK procurement landscape could strategically position themselves for similar direct procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25182 - Document Delivery software subscriptions

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternative to those goods. UK Research Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Document Delivery software subscriptions. Please note this was USD currency.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050125
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014498-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,770 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REPRINTS DESK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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